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Foxholes, SHREWSBURY, SY4 5UJ

Shropshire Falconry is a falconry experience and display company based at a site occupying an area of around 7 acres in rural Shropshire, just to the north of Wem. They are not open to the public but can be booked for small groups by arrangement. See https://flic.kr/s/aHsmE6Pxkv (Flickr) to view a selection of photos taken at Shropshire Falconry.

The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is arguably one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere; it is the most widely distributed species of eagle. These birds are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their napes. Golden eagles use their agility and speed combined with powerful feet and massive, sharp talons to snatch up a variety of prey, mainly hares, rabbits, and marmots and other ground squirrels. The Golden eagle is the second-largest bird of prey (with only the white-tailed eagle larger) in the UK. Golden eagles were originally distributed all over Europe, but like most other raptors, they were widely killed, which caused serious declines both in their numbers and range. Large-scale land use changes created further problems, and the species became extinct over large tracts of central Europe in the 19th century. In the UK, the population began to decline in the 18th century as a result of illegal killing by sheep farmers, aggravated in the 19th century by shooting by gamekeepers. The golden eagle was exterminated in England and Wales by 1850, and in Ireland by 1912. Despite this widespread killing, it managed to survive in small numbers in remote areas of the Scottish Highlands and most of the Hebrides. They are listed as a Schedule 1 species. https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/golden-eagle/#UfsPAvCi3MV4RFQz.99 (RSPB) This eagle, Isla, was bred in Germany and is now kept at Shropshire Falconry. See https://flic.kr/s/aHsmE6Pxkv (Flickr) to view a further selection of photos of Isla and some of the other birds at Shropshire Falconry.

The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is arguably one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere; it is the most widely distributed species of eagle. These birds are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their napes. Golden eagles use their agility and speed combined with powerful feet and massive, sharp talons to snatch up a variety of prey, mainly hares, rabbits, and marmots and other ground squirrels. The Golden eagle is the second-largest bird of prey (with only the white-tailed eagle larger) in the UK. Golden eagles were originally distributed all over Europe, but like most other raptors, they were widely killed, which caused serious declines both in their numbers and range. Large-scale land use changes created further problems, and the species became extinct over large tracts of central Europe in the 19th century. In the UK, the population began to decline in the 18th century as a result of illegal killing by sheep farmers, aggravated in the 19th century by shooting by gamekeepers. The golden eagle was exterminated in England and Wales by 1850, and in Ireland by 1912. Despite this widespread killing, it managed to survive in small numbers in remote areas of the Scottish Highlands and most of the Hebrides. They are listed as a Schedule 1 species. https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/golden-eagle/#UfsPAvCi3MV4RFQz.99 (RSPB) This eagle, Isla, was bred in Germany and is now resident at Shropshire Falconry. See https://flic.kr/s/aHsmE6Pxkv (Flickr) to view a further selection of photos of Isla and some of the other birds at Shropshire Falconry.

Shropshire Falconry is a falconry experience and display company based at a site occupying an area of around 7 acres in rural Shropshire, just to the north of Wem. They are not open to the public but can be booked for small group visits by arrangement. See https://flic.kr/s/aHsmE6Pxkv (Flickr) to view a selection of photos taken at Shropshire Falconry.

The Little owl (Athene noctua) is, as its name suggests, a small owl. Little owls were introduced to the UK in the nineteenth century and the species is now resident throughout most of England (except the south west) and parts of South and North Wales but not Scotland or Ireland. They nest in cavities such as in this tree.

The Little owl (Athene noctua) is, as its name suggests, a small owl. Little owls were introduced to the UK in the nineteenth century and the species is now resident throughout most of England (except the south west) and parts of South and North Wales but not Scotland or Ireland. They nest in cavities such as in this tree.

Mojo, a Bengal Eagle Owl, taking part in a flying display over the fields behind Shropshire Falconry who are based at a site occupying an area of around 7 acres in rural Shropshire, just to the north of Wem. See https://flic.kr/s/aHsmE6Pxkv (Flickr) to view a further selection of photos of Mojo and some of the other birds at Shropshire Falconry.

Milo, the Harris Hawk, taking part in a flying display over the fields behind Shropshire Falconry which is based at a site occupying an area of around 7 acres in rural Shropshire, just to the north of Wem. The Harris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) is a medium-large bird of prey notable for its behaviour of hunting cooperatively in packs consisting of tolerant groups, while other raptors often hunt alone. Harris hawks' social nature has been attributed to their intelligence, which makes them easy to train and have made them one of the most popular birds for use in falconry. They are not native to Britain or Europe but there are sometimes reported to be at large Britain; these records almost certainly all refer to escapes from captivity. See https://flic.kr/s/aHsmE6Pxkv (Flickr) to view a further selection of photos of Milo and some of the other birds at Shropshire Falconry.

Milo, the Harris Hawk, taking part in a flying display over the fields behind Shropshire Falconry which is based at a site occupying an area of around 7 acres in rural Shropshire, just to the north of Wem. The Harris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) is a medium-large bird of prey notable for its behaviour of hunting cooperatively in packs consisting of tolerant groups, while other raptors often hunt alone. Harris hawks' social nature has been attributed to their intelligence, which makes them easy to train and have made them one of the most popular birds for use in falconry. They are not native to Britain or Europe but there are sometimes reported to be at large Britain; these records almost certainly all refer to escapes from captivity. See https://flic.kr/s/aHsmE6Pxkv (Flickr) to view a further selection of photos of Milo and some of the other birds at Shropshire Falconry.

Sidney, an Australian boobook owl (Ninox boobook), flying at speed a mere few centimetres above the ground at Shropshire Falconry which is based at a site occupying an area of around 7 acres in rural Shropshire, just to the north of Wem. See https://flic.kr/s/aHsmE6Pxkv (Flickr) to view a further selection of photos of Sidney and some of the other birds at Shropshire Falconry.